This activity provides health care professionals with information on the latest advances, emerging clinical technologies and treatment trends in the field of chronic kidney disease. ESRD is a consequence of kidney disease and results when kidney function has deteriorated and is no longer adequate to sustain life. By reducing the complications associated with this disease through early detection, patient education and medical intervention, the rate of renal function deterioration in patients in the early stages of kidney disease may decrease. It is a vital component of the management of CKD that a multidisciplinary team of professionals are accessed to support the patient’s care management. Through education patients are better prepared for dialysis and it increases their awareness about dialysis options and transplantation. The ultimate goal is to enhance quality of life, improve health outcomes, save costs and preventing progression to ESRD.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to

1. Describe basic kidney physiology and how to assess kidney health
2. State the progressive nature of kidney disease and CKD Staging
3. Discuss management approaches to chronic kidney disease (Stage 1 through Stage 5, pre-dialysis)
4. Review management of ESRD, outcomes and improvement strategies
5. Outline the clinical consequences of kidney failure (ESRD)
6. List treatment options to include no treatment, transplantation and dialysis modalities

Method of Participation
For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the activity, which includes the following:

• Attending the live, client activity 
• Completing the Post-Activity Assessment, Activity Evaluation, and Application for Certificate of Credit forms

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Faculty Listing
Michael Rosen, MD
Medical Director
OptumHealth Care Solutions

Faculty Disclosure
As a sponsor accredited by the ACCME, OptumHealth Education requires the disclosure of all relevant financial relationships a faculty member has with any commercial interest. The faculty reported the following:
Dr Rosen has indicated that she/he has no relevant financial relationships.
Dr Rosen does not intend to discuss unapproved/investigative use of commercial products/devices.

Staff Disclosures
In compliance with the ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support, employees of OptumHealth Education who have control over content of an activity are required to disclose their relevant financial relationships. No employee has a relevant financial relationship regarding this activity.

Activity Planners
Karen Babos, DO, MBA
Senior National Medical Director
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Rebecca Gleason, RN, CCM
Manager, Clinical Programs
OptumHealth Education

Barbara Lindberg, JD, RN
Lead Nurse Planner
OptumHealth Education

Sponsored By
This activity is sponsored by OptumHealth Education.

Commercial Support
There was no commercial support received for this activity.

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